US lifts 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels
The United States has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on Nigerian vessels arriving at US ports, a development expected to improve Nigeria’s maritime competitiveness, vessel turnaround and schedule reliability. The post US lifts 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels appeared first on Nairametrics .
The United States has lifted a 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels entering US ports, according to a statement from Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Condition of Entry, imposed in June 2014 by the US Coast Guard, was lifted following concerns over Nigeria's maritime security standards. Minister Adegboyega Oyetola hailed the decision as a major milestone for Nigeria’s maritime sector, which aims to boost vessel turnaround, schedule reliability and global competitiveness.
The US Coast Guard had required Nigerian vessels, except for certain facilities, to comply with anti-terrorism measures and submit security declarations. However, the lifting of the restriction eliminates additional security-related requirements and costs for Nigerian vessels traveling between Nigeria and the United States.
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